1st Time Travelers Mistakes Abroad 

I watched this video all the way through and was like “huh, I seem to be doing everything right…” but then I remembered it’s because I’ve been watching all of Mark’s videos for years. Currently loving Germany

In the year 2000, we made our first European trip. I planned every minute of the trip. Day one, my wife step off the train and badly twisted her ankle. My extensive plan went out the window. As much as we enjoyed the things we did, we also were sad for the things we had to cut from the trip. Afterwards, we started planning less and enjoying the spontaneous travel. In 2010 we had an last minute opportunity to go back. We booked the tickets one day and flew out the next. We only planned the in and out dates. It was the best trip ever. Without planned expectations, we went with whatever economically made sense. If we didnt see something that trip, it will still be there on our next trip.

Here are mistakes I have made: 1. Go to Beijing and let visa expire. I got fined and deported and had to sleep in a McDonalds. 2. Go to Paris for 6 days, go absolutely insane eating and seeing everything. Don't sleep for 4 days and have a nervous breakdown and have to come home early. 3. In Tibet I slept in on a beautiful day and didn't go hiking, the next day I went hiking, it rained and I didn't see shit. 4. Vietnam. Don't take the 36-42 hour train from Hanoi to Saigon, that was hell! 5. Took Teaching job in Taiwan, didn't get work visa, almost got arrested. 6. If a local person in any country speaks English and is OVERLY nice to you, be suspicious. Some are genuine, but some are not!

Another mistake I noticed people make is forgetting to research the tipping policies for the countries they’re visiting. It’s also important to explore the cultural differences so you don’t do or say anything taboo that would annoy the locals. Really enjoy your videos and all your tips!

Definitely don't let small stuff stress you out. When I went to Rome I frequently found out after the fact that I could have gotten a cheaper entry ticket. Sometimes it's cheaper to prebook and sometimes it's cheaper to buy at the door and I always seemed to pick the wrong option. It is what is. If you knew everything, you wouldn't be an excited tourist. The same goes for taxis. What do you care if the local taxi driver manages to extract an extra dollar or two from you? Don't even sweat it. Think happy thoughts 😊

Whilst in Rome I pre-booked Colosseum + Palatine Hill and Vatican Museum for the same day. I should have booked them for separate days as I was under a lot of time pressure and rushed through both attractions and regarding the food, I was doing very well not to be scammed but on the last day, I lowered my guard, chose to eat in a place that looked local and accepted a suggestion from the waiter of a bruschetta as an antipasto which wasn't on the menu, when I asked for the bill....the bruschetta on its own was €45.00!!! My fault for assuming it was going to be anything from €5.00 to €10.00, always ask for the price first if it is not advertised.

Some mistakes I've seen friends making: 1) not booking all the flights in the same ticket, and facing problems with connection delays and luggage allowance 2) booking very early transportation, which ruins the night before and can be a problem finding ways to get to the station/airport (lots of cities the metro won't run before 6am) 3) using low cost airlines who use farfarfar away airports And one I made Took a romantic train overnight from Rome to Paris, arriving at 6am on a holiday, and our hotel booking only allowed us to check-in at 2pm. The trip was amazing. The morning after, not much.

We ate fish n chips and had a pint at a LHR while going from Michigan to Finland (again!) and played 'Spot the American Tourist Bingo!' It included fanny packs, American flag hoo-ha, Euro Disney hoo-ha, boisterousness, etc. Great fun!

Shoes. That one, yes! We just got back from The Netherlands, & most of it was walking. SO much walking & I'm so glad I brought walking shoes & comfy clothes. We averaged 8 mi/day! We used trams & the train too, but as a first time outta the country traveler, it was a little tricky to figure out. I saw so many others trying to walk in fancy shoes on cobblestone streets. Just no. Something we did is NOT plan every single day. We left 3 days to just do whatever we felt like. We accidentally ended up at a graffiti art museum & it was awesome. Planning is good for some events & is required, but it's also good to just chill & wing it! Thanks, WW for your tips!

I followed your advice about packing your suitcase and taking half the things out and all I was left with was underwear, shoes and socks for my trip. I got some very funny looks and spent most of my trip in a jail cell. Thanks Wolters World!

Sometimes it is really cool to see how the McDonald’s abroad is different or not in the one you’re used to. When I was in Italy, I ate as much local food as I can but when our meeting point was at a McDonald’s, I really wanted to see in Italian McDonald’s.

As a fellow traveler, former tour company manager, and retired regional director for a multi national hotel chain, I always enjoy and usually fully agree with your recommendations. This video is 100% spot-on. When I was younger, I was sometimes guilty of trying to do too much in too little time. I now refer to that as 'sampling' rather than 'savoring.'' I've learned that really getting to meet people and cultures where they're comfortable truly provides the most memorable experiences... being a bit selfless rather than just taking selfies. We've heard the generalizations... France? Rude. Swiss? Non caring. New Yorkers? Crass. And yet, when we've 'met' and experienced individuals rather than generalizations, they're not 'generally' the stereotypes at all. We've made great friends in France, Switzerland, and New York (and hundreds of other places) because we reached deeper and truly opened ourselves to the individuals... all who were helpful, gracious, and fun in return. Canada next week, and Switzerland next month... love to travel. Thanks Mark.

I made the mistake of not knowing taxi rules in the Philippines. During rush hour, they automatically add 100 pesos to the meter. I got out figuring the guy was trying to rip me off. Of course the front desk wouldn't call me another cab. It took me over an hour to walk to the nearby mall and get a taxi at the que. All that for less than 2 USD. 🤦 Duh... Also, should have figured the exchange rate and payed the extra $2 even if it wasn't a rule.

I pre booked the Anne Frank house and La Sagrada Familia. So glad we did. No reason to be wasting time standing in line😊

Biggest mistake people make is NOT watching Wolters World youtube videos.

Great videos. When I went to St Tropez I bought clothes at Giant' (port Grimaud) it was cheaper than paying the checked luggage charge. Also I bought a cycle and used it for 2 weeks and sold it to a tour rep on day 13 the difference was a fraction of the cycle hire charge. AND you get to ride a brand new bike.

Lots of banks and credit cards say it is no longer required to tell them you are going anroad. But I do it anyway. This week, from the USA, I bought a German train ticket. The transaction was declined. I got an email asking if it was legit. I said yes and it went thru

Just came back from my first solo adventure. Your channel was instrumental. Much love, Mark!

Great advice, I agree with all of It! Do your research and spend your time and money wisely. Your trip starts when you book, not when you arrive.

I just got back from my 3 week trip to Italy. I followed your advices, thanks Mark. It was amazing, seeing it all was surreal. What I notice and it’s a great tip for all is that sure a lot of public restrooms charges to use the restroom which I encountered in Venice and Florence but look for little chains of places, that sell sandwich in the city, there you can use the restroom for free, at least we did. I asked if we had to buy something and they said no. Sometimes we had no cash after spending it all. Just try instead of looking for public restrooms. We didn’t have to pay for restroom in Rome and Milan. Very friendly locals. Have fun enjoy

About weather, in some countries, such mine, Belgium, take always rain and sun clothes, because it'd change from 35°C (95°F) blue sky and sun to 20° (65°F) and heavy rain in a less than one hour. In Eastern Europe, there are very hot summer and very cold winter, be sure to check the right clothes, such as Croatia, not only sun, it's also snow. They even have Nordic ski in Delnice. Worst, in tropical regions, there are the rain season and/or the hurricane season, be sure to check before and not just think "Tropical countries are always sunny".

My biggest travel mistake was when I went to London in 2019. I had an atm at my hostel that offered a conversion rate from pounds to dollars, and I accepted it, every single time. I must of lost about 10 percent of my money doing it, it's a huge scam. I recently returned from a trip from Belgium and the Netherlands with my co-worker/friend, and didn't make the same mistake again (I watched Mark's video on this thing when I returned home from England). I showed my friend what I am talking about, and the Atm wanted 80 euros to convert euros to dollars! She was very thankful I told her about this, because she admitted she would have probably fell for it.

Having traveled extensively, I can say with certainlty very excellent tips!

Thanks Mark, as always Great info. A couple more thoughts: The problem with river cruises, is that you only get a small taste, just a half-day, in any given city or town the boat stops at. And, don't get all wrapped up taking photos. The Internet has thousands of them. Too many people spend valuable time staring through their camera lens, instead of just enjoying the sights and sounds around them. (Who are you ever going to show all of your photos to, in any case?)

Hey Mark, happy to say that I've committed NONE of these mistakes only because I've followed your channel. Just got back from Greece and all of your advice was spot on. I can see why you married a Greek woman; the people were so welcoming and super friendly. It was Crete and Santorini. Yes, touristy but beautiful. Safe travels my friend.

Reviews and research! We are living in a very fortunate time in which you can look so much up online before you go. Weather! You used to have to go by what it's "usually like this time of year" but now you can look at a 14 day forecast and have a good idea. Yes, weather patterns change but not always. I spent a very hot week in Edinburgh and had only jumpers, full sized socks and jeans because it was September. Don't just go by the star system, read what everyone's problems are and see if it matters to you. One place, the main thing people were complaining about was that the shower heads didn't pivot. Well, that's not a biggie for me because (a) I prefer baths (b) I'm short and fit under it anyway. Another was that the rooms are too far from the bar - not a biggie for me either. Mostly though - don't go on someone else's holiday. If there are a few of you, everyone picks something but advice from people who aren't on YOUR trip "don't bother with..." It's nice to get advice of out of the way things but ... if you have dreamed of London - DO bother with all the things you dream of. You may be disappointed with some, but it's YOUR trip.

Very good video and very useful tips indeed. I would recommend only that you also encourage tourists to avoid what I call a "checklist approach" to their travels. You touch on this (by implication) when you advise your viewers not to do too much in a short time. And yet you also advise us to do ample research about a place before making our trip. And if the focus of the research is only on "seeing the sights," tourists will be much less likely to absorb the nature of a place and its people, and they will be more likely to fall prey to the pressures of a travel checklist and the self-imposed need to "see it all" - notwithstanding your admonition to the contrary. Travel can be such an enriching experience, but if our focus is on "the sights," we cannot but turn a vacation into a superficial Instagram log (and all the time pressures that go with it), to wit... Eiffel Tower - check. The Seine - check. The Louvre - check. The Arc de Triomphe - check. Granted this is subjective to some degree, but when I first visited Amsterdam, I made a point NOT to research everything. I did some modest reading, but part of the pleasure of my travels is the serendipity it affords. When it comes to cities, I think more in terms of "urban spelunking." After all, in the industrial West, we live such regimented lives in a tyranny to the clock, and the last thing I want to do is to shackle my vacation travels with this same unforgiving orientation to time. Of course there's nothing wrong with seeing the sights. I enjoy this myself. But if by taking a more relaxed approach I happen to miss a few of them, it's completely okay. I don't need to see everything. I'm more likely to experience the richness of a new country by setting down the guide book and meeting the place on its own terms. Besides, in the case of my trip to Amsterdam, I happened by chance upon a cafe and pub that I learned later was featured in one of the guide books anyway. Sure, for some things (such as the Anne Frank House or Van Gogh Museum), one may want to make specific plans ahead of time - as you advise. But the beautiful freedom that comes when time stops and we no longer need worship at the altar of a rigid schedule far exceeds the value of a given tourist sight. My trip to Ecuador is a case in point. An unwavering allegiance to a guide book would have diminished the experience I took from the Ecuadorian culture and people. Still, to each their own. Thanks for your excellent channel and the contributions you make.

When going on vacation don’t make any plans. Just wake up and see how you feel. If you want to go to the beach go, if you to stay in bed then do that. Worst thing is to come from a planned work scheduled to a planned vacay schedule.

The worst is people who don't interact with local people, not eating the local food, not trying the local language, and going where everybody else is going (other tourists).

Oh we LOVE the smaller towns/cities!!! Sometimes it’s what we prefer!

Hello Mark. Thanks for your videos - so helpful! I just returned from 10 days in Ireland. Took your advice and we stayed in Kinnitty Castle as our first stop. Loved it but did not know we would need to haul our luggage 3 flights up to our room. So glad I did not overpack!

I wish I had seen this a few weeks ago. Pre-booking tickets for attractions is a must. We just returned from Ireland and while it was a fantastic trip, we didn’t get to see The Guinness storehouse, the Book of Kells, or New Grange because they all require timed entry tickets that should have been booked far in advance! We did see a lot and do a lot and I really appreciate the advice from this channel!

Hey Mark, awesome video and great tips.

Not being vaguely aware of or caring about local etiquette. I was once on a Swiss train where a fellow middle age “hip” American was singing and drumming along with the music he was piping into his earbuds. Another Swiss passenger caught my eye as I glanced at him and I just shrugged, hoping she’d realize not all of us are oblivious.

Great video!!! This one was speaking to me in many ways lol

My neighbors were great when we had to go to Milan. Lol my mom's best friend came to check on the house and my neighbor didn't know her. She told me he gave her such a look 😂. My aunt didn't get the same treatment because she looks like us (we're Chinese). 😁. Also a good idea to bring back a little something as a thank you!

mine is to be mindful of when things are open. like if you have a day in a city and want to shop, but its sunday and everything is closed. or you want to visit a certain museum but its monday and all museums are closed, etc.

Hi Mark! I absolutely love your Travel videos! Me and my family love to sit and watch them! Thank you for all the tips. Me and my husband are off to Amsterdam in January for our wedding anniversary!

Thank you! ❤

Thank you for this. I am a very careful person and absolutley not experienced in traveling. I plan on doing more, but so many thinks make me so unsure. Videos like this help so much, because these things are obvious but also not.

Thank you for these great tips!

Awesome video, love the editing and detail put in. Also wanted to say a massive thank you for the amazing videos you have made because they are proving very useful in the planning of the trip me and my mum are doing so thank you so much 😁

One problem with DCC is waiters might press the yes button for you before you can stop them. I have had that. Even though the card I was using doesn’t charge the usual fees for usage abroad.

Love the new graphics look

Marks videos are excellent 👍 keep up the great work for us travellers

The mistake I most often make visiting a new country is that I would hear how nice and friendly the locals are and although this is nearly always true, it doesn't in any way mean that people who come up to you can start a friendly chat isn't going to scam you or want something from you. This is especially true I find in Egypt, Turkey and India. People in these countries are generally very friendly, possibly much more so than in your own country, but the ones who approach you and starts a nice conversation probably want to scam you.

When travelling as a group (family or group of friends) I think its really helpful to discuss and agree on what each person wants to do on the trip. Trying to do everything together can work, but sometimes be flexible and let people do things in smaller groups or on their own. When we travelled as a family with young kids my wife and I would often support each other to have a day off from child care to do something they really wanted and swap over etc. Important thing is to communicate and check in with each other 😊

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At Jamaica station on the New York Subway after taking AirTrain - going through the turnstile with my suitcase pull handle up. Got caught on the rotating turnstile and I had to struggle to free it.

The boys always wearing the fire soccer jerseys ❤ 🔥

Everything mentioned here is ON POINT.

We just spent about 10 days in Tuscany traveling around wine country. One mistake I think people make is going in the height of tourist season. If you can, research to find the "shoulder" season...the time of year that's not quite tourist season but seasonal enough to enjoy the area. There were days that we walked around those small Tuscan villages and had them all to ourselves (except for the locals, of course!). Also, these Wolter's World videos were invaluable planning out our trip!! So many great tidbits and pieces of advise. Plus as a Georgian and a lifelong Georgia Bulldogs fan, it's great to see you guys sporting the "G" and seeing your wife wearing a National Championship UGA shirt!! Go Dawgs!!!! Sic 'em WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!!

This is SO GOOD, so helpful. You're so good at this stuff, Wolters family, truly gifted. THANK YOU.

Regarding mail delivery while you're gone: The USPS has a form for temporarily holding mail delivery. Just indicate the start and end hold dates, and they'll pause delivery during that time. I was out of town for two weeks recently and they paused my mail delivery while I was gone, delivering it all on the first business day when I returned from my trip, which was my specified return date. I've used that feature multiple times - it's really nice!

Murakoze cyane. Nta kibazo

One common mistake I see tourists make when visiting the Alps/Alpine region of Europe is they underestimate how quickly the weather changes. Sunny…boom…chilly and rainy in the same day. So, dress in layers all year. A local older lady once told me to always look at the mountain top as a temperature predictor: snowy mountain top (cold temperature in lakes) no snow (lakes are warm). Just because it’s sunny, doesn’t mean the water is.

The best option for connectivity abroad are eSim cards, that you can buy before the trip, they work in multiple regions, and are pretty cheap. Real game changer to have internet access as soon as the plane lands.

Thanks for promoting public transportation

I loved your video a cordial greeting from Mexico City🇲🇽👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

Thanks so much. Headed to Prague then down the Danube next month. So excited! We travel a lot and your videos are alway incredibly helpful. Thank you!

Glad finding you're channel sir, really good advice, especially the learning a few words, they really appreciate this. Also see whats all to do next to the tourist "traps" Really good food for thoughts😊

Another lessons learnt re: money, only make cash withdrawls from bank atms on days they are open. I made the mistake of trying to withdraw money from a bank atm on the weekend & it ate my debit card. With no-one around to assist, all I could do was call my bank to reissue a new card while living on a smaller budget for that part of my trip.

Traveled to Vegas for the first time in 22 and didn’t check the weather, we were totally unprepared for 40f and raining the whole weekend and we thought we were seasoned travelers 🤦🏽‍♂️

AGREED! We packed the wrong shoes for our current trip - should have brought rain boots to Japan in the summer! We also made a mistake yesterday that looked quite like your thumbnail photo on this video. It's always an adventure when traveling with kids. 🌺Heidi

Mark! you da man! I want to travel a lot and have a family just like you!

Many years we tried taking a train from Paris (Gare du Nord) to Bremen, Germany. Little did we know only half of the train went to Bremen, the other half where we were split and our half dead ended in Brussels. To make matters worse there was no direct train from Brussels to Bremen. We first had to go to Cologne, Germany then another train to Bremen. Certainly an adventure.

Hi Mark. One big mistake is not taking out travel insurance before you leave. This is not only trip cancellation/interruption, but more importantly, medical insurance. This usually must be done within 10 days of booking your trip and it starts from the time you leave your home until you return to it. You can amend the policy to cover lodging and spot tours after you purchase the policy. I really wish you could emphasize the importance of this on one of your videos. Also, it would be helpful about where to turn to if you need medical assistance abroad. I subscribe to the US State Department's notification site so that in case of a strike or major disruption, someone knows where to find me. I also leave a detailed itinerary with a relative and a friend so that I can be reached easily while traveling. This includes the name, address, and phone of the lodging that I have booked.

I'm going to fly into New York City to see the sights for the day before going to Disney world the next day followed by Hollywood the day after.

The first one I'm 100% guilty of and from experience, I can definitely understand what you're saying. For example, I may get a day or flexi pass that allows me unlimited train travel across a wide area, so I would visit about 3 or 4 cities in a day spending an hour walking around each and taking pictures, maybe chilling out somewhere to enjoy the view while I get a bite to eat, then heading back to the station to get a train to my next destination. It's nice for getting a quick feel of different places (helping me decide which ones I want to visit properly later on) and enjoying the variety of trains I ride on and their routes. However, I found that on daytrips where I focus on a return trip to one city to explore properly for 5 or 6 hours (rather than 1 or 2 hours each for many), I generally have a much better experience with the place and have more breathing room to relax and take in what that city has to offer. On the other hand, if I try to do too much in one day, there's too much tension and rushing about that doesn't allow me to properly enjoy the place as much as I want to, especially when one delay or cancellation (or missing a particular bus/train that I needed to catch because I totally underestimated how much time I needed to explore the city centre) can have a knock-on effect on the entire plan altogether.

Excellent advice

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I must remember that if I am ever a time traveller.

A big one is not going with the flow. I had a riverboat ride cancelled in New Orleans due to a hurricane warning and just found something else to do with my evening before everyone was ordered inside to wait as the storm passed. A bunch of other people swarmed the tour guide to complain - really counter productive and not very friendly either!

Travel adapters, the unsung heroes of international connectivity. Neglecting them is like embarking on a digital detox, where your cherished electronic devices turn into expensive paperweights. Enjoy that unplugged vacation, my friends.

Most of my travels since 2000 has been to the US even if of course I have visited European countries as well. In the US I have over the years visited large cities like NYC, LA, SF, NOLA, Seattle, Boston and more, but I prefee smaller towns. In 2022 I visited places like Walker, IA, Naubinway, MI, Green River, W Y, Elk City, OK, Gatlinburg, TN (small town, too many tourists), Ferguson and Wilkesboro, NC and more.

I mistake I think people make is just eating by the tourist spots. I've had amazing food in small hole in the walls that was where locals ate

One of the things I never get is (and you touched on)....who orders stuff to be delivered WHEN THEY KNOW THEYLL BE GONE?! if I know I'll be in Italy for a week, im not ordering anything to the house. Not just for safety but what do I need it for?

Don't ever let little things bother you. Greatest mistake I most notice is not buying travel insurance (+medical insurance) before embarking on a trip. This can help us in case of an emergency, especially after the pandemic issues. Another is not learning the basic language of the country you are visiting. A simple translation of Hi, Hello, Thank you, and Your welcome which makes a great difference when talking to locals.

A great video! I just came home from a trip to Croatia and Montenegro, and getting ripped off at a restaurant in Kotor still haunts me (prices were higher than advertised). It's just sad how the mind gets focused on one single bad aspect even though I did have a great time for the rest of the trip.

Fanny packs are trendy again! (Yes, people are very unaware of their surroundings)

A big mistake I have made is not researching the public transport system beforehand. I went to Olbia, Italy last year and found that the buses that go south of the city weren't part of the Olbia district bus service (and the whole time we were there we couldn't figure out how that bus system worked) which stoped us visiting some towms we wanted to see. The bus service with in and to the north of the city was very cheap though and we ended up using that a fair bit although the services are quite infrequent so you always need to have your eye on the time.

I'll be leaving to the US on June 14th and I've already got the letters for my neighbors ready, including emergency contact information, to let them know as I won't be back until September 7th. A friendly couple I know in the US is planning to travel to Amsterdam in December, so we've already planned a session with them where I'll be giving them some advice. After all, I was born here and I've lived here for 57 years 🙂 I would have volunteered to show them around, but I'll likely be back in the US by the time they get here 🙂

A pair of Birkenstock is essential - comfy in most situations! You can walk all day in them! [ + they last forever!]

We were definitely burned out on our US West Coast round trip. Spending about minimum 6 hours driving daily and maybe 4 hours per park. For 2 weeks. No Ragrets 💅

I saw St. Louis and its Gateway Arch when I heard the mention of Natchez. The only commonality between the two is that they're on the Mississippi River, that's it.

As someone working in tourism in europe, i see so many Americans trying too pay with dollars. Especially the cruise folks 😂

Showing up at the wrong airport (Shanghai). Left our hotel so early we were able to take the bus between the international airport and the domestic airport.

Don’t just drink Starbucks coffee

I'm quite the seasoned traveler, yet last week in Tokyo made the mistake of not pre-booking tickets for TeamLab Planets. Thought I would be able to get tickets at the spot, and clearly thought wrong, as those were all sold out....

My very recent travel mistake: not checking when are national holidays in the destination country, because it can be ether overcrowded or it can be dead quiet. In Europe, some countries close on Sundays. So, have to plan accordingly e.g. arrive on Monday and leave on Saturday.

The Fallen Angel statue near the Leaning Tower of Pisa was neat.

Yes! I had an embarrassing moment in England last year when my cards were blocked by my bank and I had to ask my ‘I just met them three days prior’ friends to pay for lunch. All because I didn’t tell my bank I was travelling. Won’t make that mistake this year…

Hi, Mark. I really enjoy your videos and tips. One question: I'm planning a trip to Paris and would like to try some French foods. However, I am a vegetarian. Any suggestions for this plant-based eater? Thanks. Best to the family.

Trying to walk everywhere during a city visit. that's unrealistic and will make you unable to walk after a short while. remember, you're taking tours, standing in lines, visiting museums. that adds up. take the bus for that 2 km distance

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I can't believe you said Natchez, MS was cool. 😅 I'm a government contractor and was sent there for work for 3 weeks, and I was ready to jump off a bridge! 😂

Good tips, Mark, especially about scheduling too much. One of my best vacations was to Florida: one day Disney, one day pool, etc. Getting local is good but doing the big sights also. It’s a balance. And every shred of research helps. Happy travels! Thanks!! 🇺🇸🇩🇪🇫🇷

When i went to cabo verde in november 2021 then i got surprised. The souvenir sharks overcharging, it makes the airport the cheapest place and the local guy leading you to a store making you spend there... I am of to thailand and i booked my airport transfers in advance through get your guide app. Some moments are expensive tutor moments where you pay a lot to learn a simple thing...

Agree with food if the restaurant is full of locals you know it’s good